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Grosfield Family History

Grosfield Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hosfield, Crossfield, Granfield, Bromfield, Brasfield, Mansfield

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Where is the Grosfield family from?

You can see how Grosfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grosfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Grosfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Grosfield families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Grosfield's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Grosfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grosfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Grosfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Grosfield. 32% of Grosfield men worked as a Rancher and 100% of Grosfield women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Rancher
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Grosfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Grosfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grosfield census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 152 immigration records available for the last name Grosfield. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Grosfield. For the veterans among your Grosfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grosfield lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Grosfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Grosfield in 1964 was 79, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grosfield ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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